Remember When 1.18.08

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

10 Years Ago

January 18 1998

A Warsaw landmark will disappear at the end of January when Pinky's Union 76, on the corner of Detroit and Center streets, closes its doors after 33 years.

Owner Robert Eherenman, whom everyone knows as Pinky, is not retiring by choice. But a ruling by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would require all gas stations to remove their underground tanks and replace them by Dec. 2, 1998. For Pinky's three tanks, the cost, estimated between $50,000 to $100,000, is simply too much.

25 Years Ago

January 18 1983

The Milford Public Library celebrated 75 years of service to the Milford community Jan. 15 with an open house.

The current library was built in 1918 with help from the Andrew Carnegie Fund. It opened in January 1919. Prior to the opening, a library had been housed in various businesses and schools in the downtown area.

50 Years Ago

January 18 1958

Dave Kinsey, who just a year ago was performing for Silver Lake High School, is currently helping the Manchester College basketball team improve its record. Last Saturday Kinsey led all scorers with 20 points as the Spartans defeated Earlham.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kinsey of Silver Lake. A four-year varsity regular at Silver Lake High School, he was one of Kosciusko County's best all-around players.

75 Years Ago

January 18 1933

Bolinger's Old-Fashioned January clearance commences Friday morning. Some items are Gossard Corsets, $5 styles now $3; women's rayon stripe cotton jersey bloomers, pink and peach, 25 cents per pair; bed sheets, 81x90, seamless, bleached, 50 cents each; and ladie's silk and wool hose, $1 value, 50 cents per pair.